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San Jose, Costa Rica (Escalante)

(Early-2018, 2 WEEKS)

 

  • Cheaper than expected. I was staying in the Escalante neighborhood, but before I got there I was prepared for a very expensive 2-weeks, but you can find a meal for $8, haircut for $15, 10-minute Uber ride for $2–$3, gym membership for $35, and a shot of alcohol for $4.
  • The Spanish is really easy to understand
  • No military (though there is a small unofficial force that deals with border disputes, hostages, etc.)
  • Volcanic ash in the air is a year-round issue
  • The main park (La Sabana) is not well maintained. The man-made pond has really dirty water and all the grass is dead.

 

Known For: no military, tourism, "pura vida"
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I choose the items below as they’re generally available everywhere. Thus, easy for comparison. The prices reflect the cheapest option given my standard. In any estination you can find slightly cheaper prices if you wanted to sacrifice convenience (ie going to local market or out-of-town grocery store).
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  • Airbnb Nightly Rate
  • Coworking Day Pass
  • 1-Hour Massage
  • 1-Month Gym
  • Beard Trim
  • 16.9oz Water
  • 2KG Wash+Fold
  • Americano (small)
  • Expresso
  • Salmon
  • Tenderloin
  • Chicken Breast
  • Almonds
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Broccoli
  • Carrot
  • Cucumber
  • Kiwi
  • Pineapple
  • Watermelon
  • Red Wine
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  • 24,133
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  • 45
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